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Teaching Assistant - Immediate start

Job Posted: 8 hours ago

Salary: £ 90 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We're seeking a calm, patient Learning Support Assistant to provide consistent 1:1 support for a KS3 pupil who is currently finding school and lesson engagement challenging. The school are looking for a LSA who can build trust, reduce anxiety, and help the pupil feel emotionally safe enough to rejoin daily routines at their own pace.

This TA role is well suited to candidates from youth work, social care, counselling, behaviour support, mentoring, or those with Team Teach/positive behaviour training.

The Role

Offer steady, relational 1:1 support throughout the school day

Use calm communication to ease anxiety and encourage participation

Support the pupil during moments of withdrawal, refusal or overwhelm

Build confidence through small, achievable steps

Encourage school attendance, movement around the site, and gradual lesson re-engagement

Work closely with the family and SEN teams to provide joined-up support

What We're Looking For

Patient, compassionate and emotionally attuned Learning Support Assistant

Able to stay calm and grounded during periods of dysregulation

Skilled at building rapport and meeting young people at their level

Confident using de-escalation and relational approaches

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Why This Role Matters

Your presence will help a young person feel safe, supported and understood-creating the foundations they need to rebuild confidence and re-engage with school life.

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